Top 5 Evergreen Trees For The Australian Backyard

Whether you have a small backyard or a large one, there’s nothing more satisfying than having a garden full of beautiful trees that are constantly full of life and greenery. Evergreen trees are a beautiful way to add some year-round colour to your backyard that will not only look fantastic but are great for your local ecosystem as well. Take a look here at the top 5 evergreen trees for the Australian backyard and why they’re great options.

The Mock Orange is a classic Australian tree that is present in many backyards. It’s a small tree that can grow up to 2-4 metres tall but is also a fantastic option to shape into a hedge around your property. It features thousands of small white flowers that carry a beautiful fragrance, giving rise to its other name, Orange Jasmine. Keep in mind that it can have invasive roots so be sure to plant it away from your house or other structures.

If you’re looking for a tree that isn’t going to get too large and will grow beautiful white flowers in the warmer months, then Magnolia Grandiflora is the tree for your backyard. Reaching a maximum of 4 or 5 metres in height, this evergreen boasts glossy green leaves and is incredibly robust, making it a great option all around Australia. A non-invasive tree, it’s great for all types of backyard or even large patio pots.

There’s nothing quite like having fresh citrus fruit that you can pluck off a tree in your backyard. Citrus varieties are evergreen fruit trees that are as useful as they are pretty. From lemons and limes to mandarins, oranges and grapefruits, citrus trees are a fantastic tree to have in your backyard. Many varieties are on the smaller side with many even being happy in a large patio container. Most citrus varieties have a relatively shallow root system, just be sure to give them enough room to grow, wherever you plant them.

The silvery evergreen foliage of olive trees is a sight to behold. Incredibly hardy trees that thrive in hot and dry conditions, olives are the perfect tree to grow in a backyard or large patio pot. Producing delicious fruit once they are mature enough, the olive tree comes in several popular varieties from Manzanillo to Kalamata. Olive trees have a shallow root system and are not considered invasive. Olive trees can grow to be quite large so ensure that you plant them in an area with enough room to flourish.

The Blueberry Ash or Native Quandong is a beautiful evergreen native rainforest tree that features stunning new bronze coloured growth. Growing to approximately 3 metres high, the Blueberry Ash produces beautiful pale pink flowers and sweet blueberry fruit. Plant it in a sunny position and watch it flourish. Its non-invasive root system makes it perfect for small backyards.

Evergreen trees are a fantastic way to add some year-round colour to your backyard or garden. They’re a great way to provide year-round shade, colour and even some fruit if you pick a fruiting tree variety. If you need a hand maintaining your evergreen trees , we can help. Give us a call today and see how we can help you keep your backyard in top shape.